Information Package / Course Catalogue
Management Of Dental Clınıc And Ergonomıcs
Course Code: DHF508
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 1
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to inform the future dentist with basic principles and knowledge for the establishment and management of a dental clinic.

Course Content

Official actions related to the establishment and management of clinical dentistry, ergonomic principles related to work environment, multi-faceted human relations related to the execution of the profession

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Kadriye Görkem ULU GÜZEL
Learning Outcomes
1.To learn about the legal regulations for the establishment of a dental clinic.
2.To organise the clinic setting according to the rules of ergonomy.
3.To inform about to manage institutional and personal professional relationships.
4.To recognize the ways to maintain professional progress.
5.To recognize the basic principles of financial and schedule management.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bourguignon ED., 2000; Dental Office Management, Delmar Thomson Learning, Canada
2.Dietz E. 2004; Dental Office Management,USA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to dental office management
Week 2 - Theoretical
Dental team
Week 3 - Theoretical
Legal and ethical issues and responsibilities
Week 4 - Theoretical
Implementation of Official Procedures
Week 5 - Theoretical
Written communications
Week 6 - Theoretical
Office equipment
Week 7 - Theoretical
Dental nomenclature and related terminology
Week 8 - Theoretical
Patient records, diagnosis and treatment planning (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Oral cavity as a notification schedule
Week 10 - Theoretical
Financial records management
Week 11 - Theoretical
Working to improve the effectiveness of planning
Week 12 - Intermediate Exam
Subjects about the employer issues
Week 13 - Theoretical
Other career opportunities in dentistry
Week 14 - Theoretical
Introduction to ergonomics
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Midterm Examination1325
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)25
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
OÇ-1
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
4
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026